LPN Psychiatric Nurse and Educator

7 days ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES Full time
Job Title: LPN Psychiatric Nurse and Trainer

New Horizons Community Support Services, Inc. is a leading provider of mental health services, with a reputation for excellence in serving adults with behavioral health diagnoses. We are seeking a highly skilled LPN to join our team as a Psychiatric Nurse and Trainer.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide high-quality psychiatric services, perform health assessments, and coordinate healthcare needs of consumers. They will also provide education to consumers, staff, and supports on symptoms, medications, and health concerns. Additionally, they will teach Level One Medication Aid (L1MA) certification and Insulin certification classes to Residential Program staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide quality efficient access to psychiatric services
  • Perform health assessments and gather vital signs before Psychiatrist/APRN visits
  • Perform risk assessments, including the PHQ-9, CSSRS, AIMS scale, and Metabolic Syndrome Screening, and report results per standard procedures
  • Coordinate healthcare needs of consumers with the Psychiatrist/APRN, consumer, staff, social supports, outside agencies, pharmacies, etc. to facilitate excellent healthcare provision
  • Perform, record, and track lab work (lipids and HbA1cs)
  • Check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), as required
  • Provide health education to consumer, staff, and/or supports, including symptoms, medications, health concerns, and psychiatric recommendations
  • Assist the Psychiatrist/APRN to complete and submit prior authorizations for medications
  • Provide on-going education for staff regarding medication administration and health-related topics while being a champion for healthy lifestyle change, including medication adherence, tobacco cessation, nutrition, physical activity, and substance use prevention
  • Utilize information technologies
  • Teach Level One Medication Aid (L1MA) certification and Insulin certification classes to Residential Program staff
  • Teach First Aid and CPR classes to required staff
  • Administer initial and annual TB tests to required staff and Residential Care Facility consumers
  • Observe/instruct staff while they demonstrate medication administration passes and documentation as part of the L1MA certification course
  • Coordinating training schedules with staff and ongoing tracking of required training
  • Document/submit applications/record training information as required for L1MA, CPR/FA, and TB testing
Requirements:
  • LPN in Missouri
  • Experience as a clinic nurse is preferred, as well as experience working with individuals with mental illness
  • Willing to attend training and become certified as a LIMA Instructor and to become a CPR and First Aid Instructor
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a favorable driving record for traveling to residential facilities in Columbia, MO
  • Ability to utilize an electronic Medication Administration Record as part of the training process

New Horizons Community Support Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan.



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